Tested solution Direct recommendation: use 92°C water for the first two infusions. Applies to: Charcoal Lane 2025 Rou Gui / Wuyi yancha in a setup close to gaiwan. Evidence: firsthand test by the questioner on Charcoal Lane 2025 Rou Gui. Change: use 92°C water for the first two infusions. Expected effect: less char with more spice and sweetness. Observed result: smoke softened a little but the cup still tastes burnt. Limitations: This may not transfer to a heavier roast or a very different vessel size. Commercial relationship: none.
